Here are some exam-like questions for you to consider - and some pointers to the issues you might think about. I have mentioned the main elements I think you need to discuss, raised the questions you need to address, and given you some ideas and methods you might use in your answer.

Q: Was Stalin a strong or a weak dictator before 1936? A: [for subsciber only]

Q: How powerful was the cult of Stalin during the 1930s? A: [for subsciber only]